DFS Discover Financial Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Discover Financial Services stock stands at 15.3 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $11.32 and the stock price of $173.16 per share. An increase of 43% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.7 of the last 4 quarters.
DFS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Discover Financial Services has been 10.39. The current 15.3 PE ratio is 47% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, DFS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 25.15, with a price of $90.53 and an EPS of $3.6. The Mar 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 5.33, with a price of $35.67 and an EPS of $6.69.
Discover Financial Services PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 169.56% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -74.12% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.97 | 57.5% |
| 2022 | 6.33 | -2.76% |
| 2021 | 6.51 | -74.12% |
| 2020 | 25.15 | 169.56% |
| 2019 | 9.33 | 23.58% |
| 2018 | 7.55 | -46.72% |
| 2017 | 14.17 | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 12.49 | 19.75% |
| 2015 | 10.43 | -21.81% |
| 2014 | 13.34 | 18.47% |
DFS average PE ratio chart
Currently, DFS's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
DFS PE vs peers
DFS's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks COF and TFSL, but it is greater than ZION's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ZION Zions Bancorporation National Association | 12.23 | $7.93B |
| DFS Discover Financial Services | 15.3 | $43.48B |
| COF Capital One Financial Corp | 16.82 | $68.16B |
| TFSL TFS Financial CORP | 45.5 | $3.58B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Discover Financial Services's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, DFS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 15.3.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for DFS stock is 8.11.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for DFS stock is 9.9.
What is the highest PE ratio for DFS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 25.15 in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for DFS compare to its historical average?
DFS's current price to earnings ratio is 47% above its 10-year historical average.
How is DFS's PE ratio calculated (Discover Financial Services PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Discover Financial Services's stock price is $173.16. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $11.32. Therefore, Discover Financial Services's P/E ratio for today is 15.3. PE RATIO(15.3) = STOCK PRICE($173.16) / TTM EPS($11.32)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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